The Elf and Toadstool Canadian Writing and Illustrating Centre

Future
Writing and
Illustrating Services


We know that many of our visitors are talented and creative
writers, illustrators, cartoonists, teachers and leaders.

Please feel free to contact us and share your knowledge and expertise.
Together we can build an even stronger future for children's literature and illustrating.

Like Pam says...

"If Dreams are what we make them...make them come true"

Val and Pam

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ILLUSTRATING

Courses


 Illustrating Fiction
  • Pre K Picture Books / K-Gr 6 Picture Books
  • Literacy Readers / Early Chapter Books
  • Gr 6-12 Chapter Books
  • Pre K - Gr 12 Magazines
  • Spot Illustration Techniques
  • Greyscale Art Techniques
Illustrating Non-Fiction
  • Educational Picture Books
  • Reference Books
  • Visual Aids
  • Special Needs Aids
  • Novelty Books
  • Toys / Stickers / Puzzles
Cartooning 
  • Comic Books / Cartoon Strips
  • Magazines / Digital Media
  • Greeting Cards
  • Clip Art / Novelties
 

Portfolios

  • Design / Development
  • Art Queries / Cover Letters
  • Mailouts / Creative Submissions
  • Webfolios / Internet Resources

Dummy Books (Illustrated Manuscripts)

  • Art / Text Layout
  • Binding Options
  • Presentation Guidelines
  • Effective Book Covers

Medium Explorations

  • Painting Techniques
  • Colored Pencils / Pastels
  • Greyscale Sketching
  • Inking / Colored Markers
  • Mixed Mediums
  • Digital Mediums

Illustration Services (Non-Certified)

  • Individual Project Tutoring
  • Studio Rental (After Hours)
  • Art Critique Groups

  

WRITING 

Courses

Writing Fiction

  • Pre K Picture Books
  • K-Gr 6 Picture Books
  • Literacy Readers / Early Chapter Books
  • Gr 6-12 Chapter Books
  • Pre K - Gr 12 Magazines
Writing Non-Fiction
  • Educational Picture Books
  • Reference / Resource Books
  • Workbooks
  • Special Needs / Literacy Tools
  • Novelty Books
Letter Writing 
  • Cover Letters / Query Letters
  • Resumes / Client Lists
  • Reviews / Articles
  • Journaling

Poetry
  • Rhyme / Rythym / Elements
  • Creative Verses
  • Exploring Children's Poetry
  • Poetry History Studies 
Magazines
  • Fun Short Stories
  • Teen Articles
  • Pre K-Gr 6 Articles    
 Language / Word Research  (Communication Studies)
  • Pre K 
  • Elementary  
  • Pre-Teen / Teen 
  • Grammer Exploration

Author Services (non-certified)

  • Professional Author Tutoring
  • Writers Critique Group
  • Computer Rentals

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Public Speaking / Attention Getters - Creative Story Telling

The Publishing Process - Agents / Representative

 Researching  - Marketing Yourself 

*Free* Services / Presentations
  • Reading Buddies
  • Drawing Buddies
  • Public Illustration Gallery
  • Book Clubs
  • Pen Pals
  • Puppet Shows
  • Field Trips
  • Rhyme Time
  • Book Exchange
  • Book Fairs
  • Book Launches

 

Plus a variety of literacy resources 

for parents, teachers, and librarians.   

 
 

sunny@theelfandtoadstool.ca

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